Ronald J. Florek, 52, of Schaumburg, died Tuesday in Hoffman Estates Medical Center of cancer-related complications. Mr. Florek was an installation repair technician for Lucent Technologies, Chicago, formerly Illinois Bell and AT&T, for 29 years. Mr. Florek was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War who served aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. and other vessels. "He was devoted to his children, was involved with their soccer and other activities," said Kris Martinaitis, a colleague at Lucent.

Raymond J. Florek, age 85, of Boynton Beach, FL, died Friday, May 13, 2005. He was born Feb. 15, 1920 in Chicago, to John and Celia Florek. Raymond served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had been a 30 year resident of North Riverside, IL, where he had been the Postmaster for the USPS, Chicago, IL; the past President of the Postal Union; and Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 62, North Riverside, IL, before retiring to Boynton Beach, FL. He is the beloved husband of 65 years to LC, nee Feibel, Florek; beloved father of Susan Meyer of Barrington, IL and Robert (Merilyn)

Joseph T. Florek, age 89, beloved husband of the late Margaret, nee Solava; loving father of Gregory, Karen, Martin (Noreen), Joseph (Kelly) and James (Theresa); devoted grandfather of John, Margaret, Geena, Sarah and the late baby Katherine Florek; dear brother of the late Marie (late John) Jablonski and the late Stephen (Josephine) Florek; also survived by his sister-in-law Jean Vlk; brother-in-law Jim Solava; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Army Veteran of World War II. Retired Funeral Director & Embalmer.